There are 9 days left before the All-Star Game officially begins, and the Pelicans still have 4 games, with their opponents being the Mavericks, Celtics, Knicks and 76ers.

The first two games are difficult to play, and the last two games are easy.

Especially in the first game of the Mavericks.

Embiid has been in great shape recently, averaging 27.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.1 blocks in the last ten games, with a shooting percentage of 49%.

Driven by his outstanding performance, the Mavericks have won 9 games in the past 10 games, and now have a 7-game winning streak and are in excellent condition.

With Cousins ​​losing his courage after being injured, Embiid's performance this season has become the league's number one center.

This is obviously a test for the Pelicans, who have just experienced the trade.

Moreover, in this game, the Dallas man who lost both of his previous matches obviously hopes to win a game back at home.

On the night of the competition, the U.S. Route Center Stadium was full.

Driven by his boss Cuban, the enthusiasm of the Dallas cowboys was particularly high tonight.

The Mavericks have been in a row of battles recently and the Pelicans have just lost to the Lakers again, and the morale is just at a low point.

One high and one low, who has a clear chance of winning is clear.

After the opening ceremony, the lineups of the two teams were released one after another.

On the Mavericks, Conley and Holiday on the outside, Harris and Dwight Powell on the front line, and Embiid on the center.

On the Pelicans, Brogden and Tang Tian from the outside, Green and Davis on the front line, and center Harrell.

Stevens did not let Gasol appear immediately.

Gasol has only been with the team for a day and is not familiar with the tactical system.

The game started soon amid the cheers of fans.

Embiid jumped and beat Davis, opening the curtain of the Uebull War.

Embiid hit Harrell at the low post when he came up.

Harrell is very hard, but Embiid looks at the big guy, but he is very skilled at the basket, and keeps moving and hitting the board to score.

And this is just the beginning.

After the opening, the Mavericks played Embiid in several attacks in a row, from the low post to the free throw line, Embiid scored all of them!

His condition has been incredibly good lately.

Moreover, after the Pelicans contracted, Holiday and Harris on the outside also showed excellent form and made consecutive shots.

After Jokic left, Carlisle simplified the team's tactics and used Embiid's inside line to maximize the inside-out style of playing.

Halfway through the first quarter, the Mavericks led the Pelicans 17-10.

Not only Embiid, but the entire Mavericks are in good shape recently.

Stevens turned and called Gasol from the bench.

Harrell faces Embiid and is like meeting a nemesis. He is not as tall as his arm span, and his skills are not as good as his skills. He is suppressed and has no temper.

Embiid swung past Harrell and rushed to the basket, making a move, causing Harrell to foul.

The scene was in full swing, and after scoring the goal, Embiid also roared like a beast on the sidelines.

This is really a "Emperor" level strength.

Embiid's chance to get extra free throws, and a short whistle came from the sidelines, Gasol came on the court to replace Harrell.

Harrell was a little depressed. Gasol patted his head when he came on stage and gave him some encouragement.

This kind of action is obviously an old ball player on the court.

Embiid's extra penalty hit.

20-10, the Mavericks expanded their lead to 10 points.

This season, this is the first time they have achieved such a big lead at the beginning.

Kuban's face turned red and his expression was excited on the sidelines.

The Pelicans are in a panic this season and are no longer the invincible division last season!

It's time for the Mavericks to find some things back!

“defense!defense!”

The fans on the scene also became emotional, and under the guidance of DJ on the scene, cheered for the home team.

The Mavericks have already started.

Tang Tian broke through with the ball, the Mavericks contracted their defense, and Embiid also let Gasol clip from behind.

Tang Tian saw the opportunity and passed the ball back to Gasol on the top of the arc.

Gasol's three-point open opportunity!

He has three-point shooting range and his career three-point shooting percentage is close to 35%.

He didn't hesitate, and after receiving the ball, he raised his hand and threw it away.

"Bang!"

But unfortunately, his three-point shot failed and was obviously biased.

His condition this season, especially on the offensive end, is indeed not very good.

In terms of three-point shooting percentage alone, he is only over 31% this season.

Embiid protects the defensive rebound.

Fans on the hotline are dissatisfied with Gasol.

The center of the past can no longer come back, Gasol's fuel tank has not much oil left, and the Pelicans' trade deadline has lost a lot of money.

The Mavericks attacked the frontcourt and played the position.

Embiid continued to catch the ball at the free throw line, and the Mavericks continued to play their previous internal and external tactics.

Embiid leaned against Gasol and turned toward the basket.

He is very big, and Harrell was unable to be suppressed by him before.

However, Gasol was also big and had good steps, so he followed Embiid.

Embiid didn't get out of his phone directly when he got to the basket. He swung for a moment, but Gasol couldn't get up at all.

He turned to the free throw line again, and Gasol followed.

He used all the offensive methods, but failed to create a scoring opportunity for himself!

He finally chose to lean on Gasol's external hook.

But Gasol's long arms stretched out, giving enough pressure.

"Bang!"

Embiid's move hit the box and Gasol turned around and took the defensive rebound!

The Mavericks' tide of offense was interrupted!

Stevens nodded with satisfaction on the sidelines.

Although Gasol lost his touch this season, he couldn't lose his defensive skills.

The Pelicans attacked the frontcourt and played the position. Tang Tian broke through and encountered the same defensive treatment. He also distributed the ball to Gasol.

Gasol didn't get the ball, so he took the ball and broke through directly to the basket.

Embiid returned to defense, and he made another straight pass to Davis on the weak side.

The Mavericks' defense focus is on Tang Tian's side, and Gasol's sudden score is very decisive, so they don't have time to return to defense.

"Swish!"

Davis hit a steadily mid-range at the bottom corner.

The Pelicans broke the scoring drought!

Davis took the initiative to slap Gasol in the middle of retreating.

The ball just now was very comfortable to feed.

With one defense and one offense, the Pelicans' morale has recovered significantly.

Embiid had no chance to return the ball to Conley, and then took the initiative to lift it up and hit a pick-and-roll.

Conley made a layup through, but was disturbed by Gasol.

The ball didn't go in, and Gasol also collected another defensive rebound.

The Pelicans attacked the frontcourt position again. This time, Tang Tian tried to hold the ball from the outside, Gasol suddenly took the initiative to cut into the basket.

Tang Tian saw the opportunity to hit the earth through defense, and Gasol easily made a layup after receiving the ball.

The Pelicans' offense is quite comfortable.

Tang Tian also slapped Gasol in high fives while retreating.

Playing basketball is really a good thing.

Gasol knew that he felt bad, and he was both a sudden score and an active empty-cut without a ball. He could always give himself "value" on the court.
Chapter completed!